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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Chelanby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Chelan by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Wenatchee, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane SAN - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    7h 46m
    $69–310

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    39h 2m
    $219–445

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    45h 37m
    $493–1,010

  4. Drive 1,292 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Chelancar car 1,292 mi
    22h 59m
    $236–341

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    10h 44m
    $177–508

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SAN - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    9h 39m
    $144–566

San Diego to Lake Chelan by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Lake Chelan via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 39h 2m.

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